Christopher Gist
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Christopher Gist (1706 – unknown) was an accomplished American explorer, surveyor and frontiersman, and a member of the Templar Order. During the Seven Years' War, he was the first mate aboard Shay Cormac's ship, the Morrigan.
Born in Baltimore, little of his youth is known. Despite a lack of formal education, he was trained in surveying and became a successful frontiersman. Prior to the Seven Years' War, Gist settled in North Carolina and was the neighbor of Daniel Boone, another celebrated frontiersman.
In 1751, Gist was recruited into the Templar Order by Colonel George Monro, with the task of exploring the colonies and forming relations with the indigenous people settled there to secure alliances and commercial lanes. In 1753, Gist accompanied George Washington to deliver a message to the French forces, demanding that they leave the Ohio County, sparking the French and Indian War. During the war, Gist continued to fight at Washington's side, as both men became involved in the Braddock Expedition.
Personality and characteristics
Gist was a friendly and laid-back individual, who deeply believed in the Templar cause. He admitted that, in his youth, he used to question the path he had taken when he joined the Order, but stopped after meeting Colonel Monro. Gist also possessed a great loyalty towards Shay, after the latter saved his life, offering to become the first mate aboard the Morrigan.
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